The early returns are in and the Kelowna Falcons annual fundraiser for the firefighters Burn Fund was another large success.
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According to Ryan Watters with the Falcons, it was a great night at the ballpark
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Despite the length of the game, the majority of the fans stuck around for the fireworks show.
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In the game, the Falcons (15-9) broke out the brooms and swept the Cowlitz Black Bears (9-12) in a marathon five-hour game by a score of 6-5 in 14 innings.
The Falcons have now taken over sole possession of first place in the West Coast League香蕉视频直播檚 North Divison and continue to fight for a first-round playoff spot. There are three games left in the first half of the season and the Falcons have put themselves in a very good position to make a nice run in the second half.
The Falcons will wrap up the first half of their schedule on the road against the Yakima Valley Pippins on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.